The Indianapolis chapter of the Indiana Black Expo (ICIBE), along with other local organizations, has launched an initiative led by Thomas “Sparkle Soxx” Griffin recognizing June as Black Excellence Month to celebrate achievement, culture, unity and community.
Black Excellence Month is a 33-day celebration of the achievements, resilience, culture and contributions of Black people. Observed from June 1 through July 3, the initiative was created to highlight positive images of the Black community while fostering pride, unity, and appreciation of Black history and contemporary life.
“This month is an opportunity to celebrate our past, honor our present, and invest in our future by uplifting one another and strengthening our communities,” said Thomas “Sparkle Soxx” Griffin, a member of IBE. “Together, let’s shine a spotlight on the excellence that exists every day within our families, businesses, schools, churches, organizations, and neighborhoods.”
Featured observances and events include Love “ALL” Black Women Week, the Recorder Women Scholarship Event, Tuskegee Airmen Day, Support Black Business Day, Black Pride Day and Black Flag Day.
IBE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve as a pillar for the African American community since 1970. As a year-round, multifaceted community service organization with 12 chapters, IBE works to create and advance opportunities for families in central Indiana. See below for partnering organizations.
Below is a calendar highlighting celebrations scheduled throughout Black Excellence Month:
Black Excellence Month supporters
HARAMBE Radio Show
The Indianapolis Chapter of I. B. E.
Winning Experiences
Indy Black Chamber
Indianapolis RECORDER
Fathers and Family
INDY LANDMARKS
George Middleton Consulting
Amp Harris Productions
Blac Dolla
For more information visit indianablackexpo.com/.
Contact Staff Writer Malik Simon at 317-762-7847.
Malik Simon is a Staff Writer for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper. Originally from Memphis, TN, he graduated from Mississippi Valley State University with a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies concentrating on journalism. Before joining the Recorder, he wrote for the Devil’s Gazette newspaper at MVSU and served as a freelance content and video editor. He seeks to use media to help communities flourish through literacy and factual reporting.
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